US Bridges

SR-26 over Hatchet Creek

Poor

Alachua County, Florida · 1.2 Mi. E. of SR-222 · Structure no. 260033

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-26 over Hatchet Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR-26 over Hatchet Creek in Alachua County, Florida. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,820 by 2045. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-26
CrossesHatchet Creek
Location1.2 Mi. E. of SR-222
RouteState Highway 26
CountyAlachua County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.68791, -82.20637
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2023)
Projected traffic20,820 by 2045
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$405,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-26 over Hatchet Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-26 over Hatchet Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does SR-26 over Hatchet Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-26 over Hatchet Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR-26 over Hatchet Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.